Scan & Fix 50 registry issues FREECNET Editors' review
Popular security software developer Comodo has developed a Chrome remix said to have higher security features than its predecessors. Comodo Dragon is an aesthetically minimalist browser that is attractive, responsive, and secure.
Apart from the red hue, the Chromium-based browser's interface is identical to that of market contender Google Chrome. From the detachable tabs at the top of the screen to the bookmark-syncing option, it is impossible to instantly recognize where the "remix" takes place. The Help tab even redirects you to Google Chrome's Help page and the Extensions tab redirects you to Google as well. It also keeps Chrome's incognito mode option, where all browsing information and cookies are deleted following the user's Web session. Upon poking around the Options menu, there are a couple of visible differences: there are no location settings and Dragon does not present an option to send "usage statistics and crash reports to Google."
A browser developed by a company that is best known for its firewall software can leave people feeling more secure about their Internet usage. Comodo Dragon will pull up a bright-yellow caution message warning people that sending information may be unsafe when they are entering a Web site with an unstable security certificate. One such message pops up even when logging into large sites like Facebook. Also, Dragon does not send browsing information to a remote server.
Based on simple timer tests run on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, the average cold start-up time was 4.53 seconds, warm start-up was 0.92s, and navigation time from nytimes.com to facebook.com was 0.87s. Comodo Dragon proves to have slightly faster page-loading speed than Google Chrome 5.0.375.70, which had results of 5.71s, 1.27s, and 1.23s, respectively. However, in Sunspider JavaScript benchmark testing, Comodo Dragon received an average score of 929.6 milliseconds, whereas Google got 734ms. Based on these results, Google may have faster JavaScript performance than Comodo.
Dragon is not only fast, but like Google Chrome, it is not strewn with numerous icons, leaving more room for Web viewing. For those who are extra cautious about their online security, or for those who are worried about Google's data-mining, this fast browser is a great choice.
Publisher's Description
From Comodo:
Comodo Dragon is a versatile technology Browser that offers you all the possible features PLUS the unparalleled level of security and privacy you only get from Comodo. With faster start-up times, rapid graphics rendering and improved page load speed, the latest version of Dragon is full of major performance improvements you'll notice instantly. Dragon provides uninterrupted browsing when there is a crash in the plug-in, just refresh the page. Dragon's window is streamlined, clean, and simple. Its combined search and address bar makes it easy to search and navigate the web, all from one box. It allows an access to an on-line marketplace where you can discover thousands of apps, extensions, and themes for your Dragon. It has improved Privacy, Easy SSL Certificate Identification, and Access to Comodo's own Secured DNS servers, No Usage Tracking, Own built-in Updater, and Elegant Integration with your Windows anti-virus software. Integrated tools from Comodo Dragon allow you to share everything you find on the web with your friends, in multiple Social Platforms. Whichever your preferred social network, Dragon can help you spread the word.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 165 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 4 votes
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"An excellent secure browser."
Version: Comodo Dragon 26.0.2
Pros
A real improvement over Chrome. Very secure and fast. Has same GUI as Chrome. Accepts mos Chrome add-ons.
Cons
None at this time
Summary
IT'S FREE, FAST, STABLE AND SECURE. WORTH A TEST DRIVE!
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"I would give it 7 stars!"
Version: Comodo Dragon 26.0.2
Pros
Works best with Comodo internet security, which allows Virtual dragon which runs on Comodo's server meaning if you pick up malware some where it is not on your system. Also no big brother Google spying on your activities. And you can also select regular dragon.
Cons
really need to check whether you want to use comodo's DNS or not? Can be pretty tricky for some to change it back.
Summary
Overall I am very pleased with Comodo. I like the two icons so you can choose either virtual or regular comodo.I will say although very slight Virtual Comodo may be a hair slower as it does through their system first. give it a try! Virtual is only available as I under stand it with their virus scan Comodo internet security premium (Free)
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"Obtrusive."
Version: Comodo Dragon 26.0.2
Pros
Fast but thats about it.
Cons
Keeps loading a lot of advertising and other cr@p I'm not interested in. Also, tends to load cr@p on other browsers and causing them to crash, gain and again and a again. all this in spite of the fact that Komodo didn't even have default status.
Summary
Fast but I wouldn't call it safe or convenient.
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"Better than Chrome"
Version: Comodo Dragon 26.0.2
Pros
This is the fastest browser I have used. There are spots where the browser adds steps to go to a new page but it is a security measure and is not a hassle. I used Chrome in the past, and this is somewhat similar. However Chrome had some issues with some of the streaming video I wanted to watch. No such problems with Comodo.
Cons
The only negative is getting familiar with the specifics of a different browser. Which is to be expected.
Summary
It works, sets up well. And is faster than IE, Firefox or Chrome.
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